Melbourne Day T ours Great Ocean Road or Penguin Parade $115 GREAT VALUE PREMIUM COACH TOURING 1300 850 850 24 HOURS FREE HOTEL PICK-UP & DROP-OFFS reservations@greatsights.com.au www.greatsights.com.au EFFECTIVE MAY 2013 Fares include GST CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED
FREE WIFI ON COACH!* Twelve Apostles GREAT OCEAN ROAD EXPLORER 2 Great Ocean Road Travel over the West Gate Bridge and enjoy impressive panoramas of Melbourne s skyline and Port Phillip Bay. Continue on to Torquay, start of the 300km Great Ocean Road - one of the world s most spectacular coastlines. Surf Coast Coastal cliffs and long golden surf beaches are a major attraction along the Great Ocean Road. The beautiful resort of Lorne and picturesque Apollo Bay draw many visitors during the holiday season. Perhaps enjoy a local favourite, a fish and chips lunch in Apollo Bay (own expense) and sit on the beach or wander along the main street. Rainforests Travel through the Otway National Park, a region of unspoilt rainforest with tree ferns and tall eucalypts. Port Campbell National Park We ll walk down Gibson s Steps to the beach and get a very different view from the water s edge, looking up at the dramatic limestone cliffs and spectacular rock stacks! Marvel at the stark stone pillars of the Twelve Apostles, Razorback, Island Arch and other twisted stacks. Fancy an optional helicopter ride over the Twelve Apostles? Shipwrecks are a tragic part of this rugged coast, the most notable being the Loch Ard. You will be able to descend into Loch Ard Gorge and have time to experience the magic of the Shipwreck Coast. We ll make a direct early return to Melbourne and screen an Australian Movie. *Wifi subject to coach availability. Complimentary Professional GPS Foreign Language Commentary Available. Walk along the beach at Gibson s Steps DAILY (Including Christmas Day) Free WiFi on coach & national park fees 96V $115.00 $57.50 CHILD DEPARTS: 8.00am RETURNS: 7.30pm approx
FREE WIFI ON COACH!* Penguin Parade penguin parade churchill island Our tour heads south east to skirt Western Port, noted for its mangroves and waterbirds. View French Island, a one time penal colony. At Churchill Island you ll have the opportunity to look for birds at the wetlands, meet wallabies/kangaroos and perhaps enjoy afternoon tea (own expense). phillip island San Remo fishing village is the gateway to Phillip Island, a major tourist resort and the home for unique wildlife. We ll guide you around this small island of some 100 square kilometres. Visit the Koala Conservation Centre where you can see koalas from tree top boardwalks. We ll make a stop at Seal Rocks where you ll have time to walk on the boardwalk overlooking the Nobbies (seasonal). penguin parade Witness the world phenomenon of the Penguin Parade. The Little Penguins return from the sea each evening at dusk after spending the day up to 100km off shore. Watch as they leave the sea, cross the beach and go to their burrows. Walk through the Visitor Centre s Penguin World and learn of the life of the Little Penguin. (Please bring warm waterproof clothing as nights can be cold on the island in any season.) Koala Conservation Centre *Wifi subject to coach availability. DAILY (Including Christmas Day) $115.00 Free WiFi on coach, 84V admission to Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation Centre $57.50 CHILD & meeting wallabies/kangaroos. DEPARTS: 1.15Pm RETURNS: 9.00pm - 11.30pm (Seasonal) 3
BEST TOUR OF THE ISLAND! Penguin penguins direct A TOUR FOR THOSE WITH LIMITED TIME Penguins Direct will take you directly to Phillip Island Nature Park and the Penguin Parade. It s ideal for people who wish to keep their day free for other tours or activities. Pass by the National Tennis Centre, Entertainment Centre and Olympic venues and follow the Yarra River to the eastern suburbs. Skirt Western Port and at the fishing village of San Remo, we ll cross onto Phillip Island, home for one of the largest colonies of Little Penguins. PENGUIN PARADE Witness the world phenomenon of the Penguin Parade. Each evening at Summerland Beach, the Little Penguins return from the sea and make their way to their burrows. Watch as they cross the beach and walk under the elevated boardwalk. Inspect the multi-million dollar Visitor Centre and learn of the life of the Little Penguins. (Please bring warm waterproof clothing as nights can be cold on the island in any season.) daily November to March Admission to Penguin Parade. 74V $105.00 $52.50 CHILD DEPARTS: 5.00pm RETURNS: 11.30pm approx. Kangaroos ULTIMATE penguins Moonlit Sanctuary Meet some of Australia s native wildlife up-close! The natural bushland setting of this conservation park allows for maximum interaction with kangaroos and wallabies (with chance to hand feed at own expense), emus and colourful birds to name a few. Make sure to join the koala presentation! There ll be an opportunity to enter the enclosure and get that special photo with a cuddly koala as you pat it (own expense). Phillip Island Attractions Spend the afternoon at Churchill Island for a guided Aussie farm experience followed by an interactive wonderment of all things chocolate at Panny s Amazing World of Chocolate. PENGUIN PARADE Witness the world phenomenon of the Penguin Parade. Watch as they cross the beach and walk under the elevated boardwalk. Inspect the multi-million dollar Visitor Centre and learn of the life of the Little Penguins. Mt-t-s- Admission to Moonlit Sanctuary, Churchill Island with farm tour, Panny s Amazing World of Chocolate & Penguin Parade. 76V $125.00 $62.50 CHILD DEPARTS: 10.00Am RETURNS: 9.00PM - 11.30pm approx. 4 Penguin Parade Churchill Island Panny s Chocolates
INCLUDES ROAST LUNCH EARLY OR LATE DEPARTURE Koala & baby all day puffing billy Blue Dandenongs & Puffing Billy Located just a short drive to the east of Melbourne, the beautiful Blue Dandenong Ranges are home to colourful native birds, fern gullies and tall mountain ash eucalypts. Puffing Billy Steam Train - an original steam locomotive and one of Victoria s most unique attractions. You will delight to the sounds of the whistle and the steam as you ride Puffing Billy through the forest. Yarra Valley Tour the Yarra Valley, a noted wine producing region and visit Fergusson s Winery where you will enjoy a delicious spit roast lunch. Asian food and vegetarian meals are also available. There will be opportunity for wine tasting in the cellar door. We ll then make a dessert stop at decadent Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery to satisfy any sweet tooth. Wildlife or Wineries Healesville Sanctuary has the largest collection of Australian wildlife. You can walk through the bushland settings, talk to the keepers and observe native animals in their natural habitats. It s an ideal place for unique encounters... kangaroos, koalas, wombats, parrots, emus and the Birds of Prey demonstration. For our wine lovers, visit Rochford Wines for further tastings and then on to Dominique Portet, a boutique family owned winery. We ll join a vineyard, bottling or vintage tour followed by wine tasting complimented with cheese and crackers. M-W-F-S Morning tea, admission to Puffing Billy Steam Train, national park fees, roast lunch & Healesville Sanctuary (99V) OR wineries (55V). 99V/55V (Wildlife / Wineries) With Wildlife or Wineries $150.00 $75.00 CHILD DEPARTS: 8.10am RETURNS: 5.45pm approx. Snow Fun Mt. buller snow day mt. buller Mt. Buller is one of Australia s premier ski resorts. The ski fields are vast, covering all four sides of the mountain and caters for all levels of skiers from gentle beginner slopes to spectacular double black diamond chute. Sleep in and join our late departure for some sightseeing snow fun! Plenty of options exist for non-skiers! For the ski enthusiasts, join our early departure for maximum ski time on the mountain. Good snow reliability is supported by extensive snow making ensuring plenty of snow. DAILY Early June to Early October Tour 59V -T--FSS Early June to September Tour 69V Mt Buller Resort entry. 59V (Sightsee Snow Fun) DEPARTS: 6.45am RETURNS: 8.30pm Mt Buller Resort entry. 69V (Ski Enthusiast) DEPARTS: 4.25am RETURNS: 8.00pm approx. Enquire at time of booking for courtesy pick-up locations. $99.00 $49.50 CHILD $99.00* Dominique Portet * Sorry, no child fare available on this departure. 5
SMALL GROUP BEST VALUE IN TOWN! Strawberry Farm MORNINGTON PENINSULA 6 MORNINGTON PENINSULA Let the Mornington Peninsula awaken your senses! Fine food and wine, historic attractions, wildlife, bays and peninsulas. SORRENTO A popular beachside haven for locals and tourists alike, you ll have plenty of time to discover this trendy township (Tour 48V only). Why not have your morning break at The Baths Café in Sorrento and enjoy its prime front beach location? Wander a little further to the main street and discover Sorrento s historic buildings, galleries and boutique shops. Don t forget to grab a bite to eat (perhaps at the iconic Continental Hotel) and look out for fun activities on the foreshore such as stand-up paddle, kayak or dolphin tours (own expense). ASHCOMBE MAZE Lose yourself in Australia s oldest and largest traditional hedge maze. Take a guided tour of the themed gardens, rose maze and abundant water features. (If you prefer to visit two wineries and taste some of the Peninsula s finest wines, not a problem! Just tell us at the time of booking that you d like to do Tour 48VW instead and we won t charge you anything additional.) sunny ridge strawberry farm Pick your own delicious strawberries direct from the field at Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm. Indulge yourself with the most delicious strawberries in Australia! ARTHURS SEAT & THE BAY On the summit of Arthurs Seat, admire the panoramic views of Port Phillip Bay and towards Melbourne. -T-t-s- November to March Strawberry picking, admission & guided tour of Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Gardens. 48V $129.00 $64.50 CHILD DEPARTS: 8.00am RETURNS: 6.30pm approx. Sovereign Hill SOVEREIGN HILL Ballarat A charming city with origins of gold! Enjoy a complete town tour including Lake Wendouree, streets lined with stunning 19th century buildings, exquisite gardens, notable churches and the Eureka Stockade Centre, a state-of-the-art multi-media complex, which brings to life the 1854 miners uprising. Sovereign Hill Sovereign Hill is an internationally renowned heritage park on the site of the richest alluvial gold rush in the world. You will have time to explore Red Hill Gully diggings, the Gold Museum and the fully operational township. Wander down Main Street, perhaps ride a stagecoach, talk to the blacksmith, try some homemade sweets! Australian Wildlife The Ballarat Australian Wildlife Park is a high standard fauna reserve which encourages active participation in meeting native animals. A guided tour of the park will introduce you to wombats, koalas, Tasmanian Devils, goannas, lizards, emus, crocodiles and much more. You ll also have the opportunity to hand feed kangaroos (Tour 82V). MT-t-s- Admission to Sovereign Hill, Gold Museum & optional Red Hill Mine tour. All the features of Tour 80V above plus wildlife park with guided tour. 80V 82V $120.00 $60.00 CHILD $134.00 $67.00 CHILD DEPARTS: 8.20am RETURNS: 5.30pm approx.
HALF DAY MORNING TOUR SMALLGROUP Centre Place INSIDE MELBOURNE ArCADES, LANEWAYS & Vic Market Melbourne is a City of Gardens. Nearly one quarter of the city area is made up of magnificent parks and gardens. We ll take you to Fitzroy Gardens and tour downtown Melbourne including a guided walk through hidden laneways and arcades. There ll also be time to grab a bargain at Queen Victoria Market. -T-TFSS Guided walk. 81V $50.00 $25.00 CHILD Puffing Billy Steam Train MORNING puffing billy MT-T-SS Historic steam train ride, national park fees & Bush Billy tea. With Blue Dandenongs Blue Dandenongs & Puffing Billy Puffing Billy Steam Train - an original steam locomotive and one of Victoria s most unique attractions. You will delight to the sounds of the whistle and the steam as you ride Puffing Billy through the forest. Located just a short drive to the east of Melbourne, the beautiful Blue Dandenong Ranges are home to colourful native birds, fern gullies and tall mountain ash eucalypts. Make a visit to the quaint mountain village of Sassafras. 22V $73.00 $36.50 CHILD DEPARTS: 8.10am RETURNS: 1.00pm approx. DEPARTS: 8.20am RETURNS: 12.00Pm DISCOVER MELBOURNE TRENDY SUBURBS & Bathing Boxes Tour the highlights of Melbourne passing the sports precinct. Visit the Botanic Gardens and Shrine of Remembrance - great views from the balcony! We ll then travel the scenic bayside route and have afternoon tea (own expense) in trendy Acland Street, St Kilda. This place is famous for its delectable cake shops! Continue to the bayside suburb of Brighton to see the iconic bathing boxes (photo stop). -T-TFSS Coach touring. 92V SMALL GROUP Brighton Bathing Boxes $50.00 $25.00 CHILD Blue Dandenongs DEPARTS: 1.30Pm RETURNS: 5.30pm approx 7
FREE HOTEL PICK-UPS Great Sights will provide free transport from the hotels below to our departure point at Federation Square, corner of Flinders and Russell Streets, Melbourne. l Please stand outside your hotel 5 minutes prior to your pick-up time. l No hotel drop-offs after morning tours. l Look for a Gray Line courtesy coach on behalf of Great Sights. HOTEL/MOTEL 6.45am SNOW AM MID-AM PM Penguins DIRECT Adina Melbourne 6.15 7.30 9.20 12.50 4.15 Albert Heights Apartments - 7.20 9.35 12.25 4.30 Albert Park Pullman & Mercure 5.50 7.15 8.55 12.20 3.45 Arden Motel - 7.05-12.05 - Atlantis - 7.10-12.35 - Batmans Hill Join at Holiday Inn on Flinders Bayview Eden - 7.15 8.55 12.20 3.45 Bayview on the Park 5.50 7.15 8.55 12.20 3.45 Causeway Inn Join at Novotel on Collins Causeway 353 Join at Novotel on Collins Citadines - 7.35 9.45 12.50 4.45 Citigate Melbourne Join at Melbourne Day Tour Centre Clarion Gateway - 7.30 9.10 12.45 4.05 Cosmopolitan Hotel - 7.05-12.10 - Crest on Barkley - 7.10-12.10 - Crossley Hotel Join at Rydges Melbourne Hotel Crown Metropol 6.00 7.20 9.00 12.25 3.50 Crowne Plaza Melbourne 6.05 7.10 9.05 12.40 3.55 Crown Promenade 6.00 7.30 9.00 12.35 3.50 Crown Towers 6.00 7.35 9.00 12.35 3.50 Discovery Melbourne 6.15 7.20 9.20 12.25 4.10 Downtowner on Lygon - 7.10-12.20 - Eastern Townhouse 6.25 7.20 9.35 12.25 4.30 George Powlett - 7.15 9.35 12.25 - Grand Chancellor - 7.35 9.25 12.40 4.35 Grand Hyatt (Russell Street) Join at Melbourne Day Tour Centre Grand Hotel Join at Holiday Inn on Flinders Hilton on the Park 6.25 7.30 9.35 12.30 4.30 Hilton South Wharf 6.05 7.05 9.05 12.00 3.55 Holiday Inn on Flinders 6.05 7.25 9.05 12.40 4.00 Hotel Como - 7.00-12.00 - Hotel Enterprize Join at Holiday Inn on Flinders Hotel Sofia - 7.15 9.10 12.45 - Ibis on Little Bourke Street Join at King Street Backpackers - Ibis on Therry Street 6.15 7.15 9.20 12.25 4.10 Intercontinental - Melbourne The Rialto 6.05 7.20 9.10 12.45 4.05 Jasper Hotel Join at Ibis on Therry Street Kingsgate Ibis Styles - 7.15-12.45 - King Street Backpackers - 7.15 9.10 12.45 - Langham Hotel Melbourne 5.55 7.25 9.00 12.30 3.50 Magnolia Court - 7.15 9.35 12.25 4.30 Mantra on Jolimont Join at Hilton 7.10 Join at Hilton on the Park Mantra on Little Bourke Join at Adina Melbourne Mantra on Russell 6.25 7.35 9.25 12.55 4.40 Mantra on the Park - 7.40 Join at Marriott 12.40 4.35 Marriott 6.20 7.40 9.25 12.40 4.35 Melbourne Oasis YHA 6.15 7.05-12.05 - Mercure Grand on Swanston Join at Novotel Collins Join at Mantra on Russell Mercure Treasury Gardens 6.25 7.35 9.40 12.35 4.35 Mercure Welcome Join at Novotel Collins Join at Mantra on Russell Novotel on Collins 6.10 7.15 9.25 12.55 4.15 Novotel St Kilda - 7.05-12.10 3.40 Paramount Serviced Apartments Join at Rydges Melbourne Park Hyatt 6.25 7.25 9.30 12.25 4.30 Parkview - 7.15-12.20 3.45 Pensione Melbourne Join at Holiday Inn on Flinders Princes Park Motor Inn - 7.00-12.15 - Punt Hill Manhattan Apartments Join at Sofitel (Collins Street) Quest East St Kilda - 6.55 - Join at Crest on Barkley - Quest on Lonsdale Join at Marriott Quest on William - 7.30 9.20 12.30 - Radisson Flagstaff 6.15 7.25 9.20 12.30 4.15 Rendezvouz Melbourne 6.15 7.40 9.25 12.50 4.15 Richmond Hill - 7.10 - - - Rydges Melbourne 6.25 7.30 9.40 12.45 4.40 Rydges on Swanton - 7.10-12.20 - Sofitel (Collins Street) 6.30 7.35 9.45 12.50 4.45 Stamford Plaza 6.30 7.35 9.45 12.50 4.45 Travelodge Docklands - 7.00-12.00 3.55 Travelodge Southbank Join at Langham Hotel Vibe Savoy - 7.10 9.10 12.35 4.00 Victoria Hotel - 7.25 Join at Novotel on Collins Westin (Collins Street Athaneum Theatre) 6.10 7.20-12.55 4.35 Windsor 6.25 7.35 9.40 12.35 4.35 YHA Metro 6.15 7.05 9.15 12.05 4.10 A 50% cancellation fee will apply for a tour cancelled within 72-24 hours of travel.within 24 hours of departure 100% cancellation fee applies. Tours, itinerary and prices are subject to change or withdrawal without notice. We may need to apply a fuel levy when world oil prices exceed the allowance in the fare. GREAT SIGHTS SOUTH PACIFIC ABN 68 057 421 333 May 2013 GSSPM49 DEPARTURE POINT & SALES OFFICE Melbourne Day Tour Centre Federation Square East, corner Flinders and Russell Sts, Melbourne, Victoria 3000 Australia Fax: 1300 850 500 PHONE 24 HOURS 1300 850 850 GREAT SIGHTS, GREAT DISCOUNTS! FAMILY: Adults - Regular Fare. Children - 50% of Adult Fare unless otherwise stated. Child fares apply to children 4-14 years. Children under 4 are free. GROUPS: Applies to groups of 6 or more - on application. *No further discounts apply to 1234 SAVE! package. 1, 2, 3, 4... Save!* Choose 3 of these Great Sights Plus pay only 1/2 DAY TOUR FREE! 1. Great Ocean Road Explorer (TOUR 96V) 2. Penguin Parade (TOUR 84V) 3. Sovereign Hill (TOUR 80V) 4. Puffing Billy (TOUR 99V) 5. Mt. Buller Snow (TOUR 59V) $299.00 CHILD: $149.50 Save up to $136.00 Half Day Inside Melbourne (Tour 81V) OR Half Day Discover Melbourne (Tour 92V)